It is the wrongful seizure of the power to kill (rather than the probability of death itself) that explains why defensive killing is justifiable against both murder and slavery. But defending against ...

We are opening our doors to an ever greater range of students. In her monthly column, our Vice-Chancellor Professor Karen O’Brien explores some of the student support packages recently launched to ...

Our scientists have played a leading role in creating the largest-ever 3D map of the universe, using data from 15 million galaxies and quasars. The map was produced by the Dark Energy Spectroscopic ...

Sheina describes herself as an ‘undercover anthropologist’. Her research interests include how children learn and grow in diverse communities, and in different environments. The Leverhulme Trust said ...

County Durham will take a sporting lead again in 2025 with another summer of big events, including the return of the Durham City Run Festival. Organisers have revealed details of this year’s Festival, ...

The Inspiring Excellence 10K scholarship rewards International Students applying to seven Masters Programmes at Durham University. Each scholarship is a competitive award worth £10,000 towards the ...

Hot on the heels of their success at the Open A Cappella Competition last month, our premier student vocal ensemble Northern Lights A Cappella has pulled off a spectacular win in the UK finals of the ...

A new report warns that the UK’s creative industries are at risk because arts education is being neglected. The report, An Evidence-Based Approach to Creating a Culture of Inclusive Opportunity ...

A new report reveals the critical role that university graduates play in driving growth, including by starting their own businesses. Figures from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) show ...

The Inspiring Excellence Scholarships at Durham University offer £5,000 or £10,000 towards tuition for international students starting a postgraduate taught programme in September 2025, empowering top ...